Huehuetenango
Guatemala
標高
1,500-2,000m
気候
Dry subtropical with warm air currents from Mexico's Tehuantepec plain
土壌
Limestone and volcanic clay with high calcium content
収穫
January-April
概要
Huehuetenango is Guatemala's highest and most remote non-volcanic coffee region, located in the northwestern highlands near the Mexican border. Hot, dry winds flowing from Mexico's Tehuantepec plain protect the region from frost, enabling coffee cultivation at extreme altitudes exceeding 2,000 meters. Huehuetanango coffees are distinctive for their vibrant, wine-like acidity, complex fruit notes ranging from stone fruit to tropical, and a sweet floral finish. The region's limestone-rich soils contribute to a bright mineral quality in the cup. Many of Guatemala's Cup of Excellence winners originate from Huehuetenango, cementing its reputation as the country's finest specialty origin.